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B1319

ALFA ROMEO B — Body

Driver door open circuit fault / short to ground

Brand: ALFA ROMEO
Type: B — Body
Views: UK: 5 EN: 3 RU: 2
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Causes

  • Damaged or chafed wiring in driver door harness (hinge area)
  • Corroded or loose connector at door jamb switch or door module
  • Faulty driver door jamb/lock switch (mechanical/electrical failure)
  • Short to ground in the switch output wire
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) or door module (less common)
  • Water ingress or contamination in switch or connector

Symptoms

  • Driver door open indicator lamp or message illuminated
  • Interior lights stay on or do not respond correctly
  • Central locking or alarm may behave erratically
  • Possible inability to lock/unlock driver door from remote or switch
  • DTC present in vehicle diagnostic scanner

What to check

  • Read all stored/active codes with a diagnostic scanner and record freeze frame/live data
  • Visually inspect driver door harness, hinge grommet, and connectors for damage, corrosion, pin push-out, or moisture
  • Check operation of driver door jamb/lock switch by manually actuating it and watching live data (door open/closed status) on a scan tool
  • Back-probe the switch connector to confirm signal changes when door is opened/closed
  • Perform a wiggle test on the wiring while watching live data to reproduce the fault
  • Inspect door lock actuator and latch area for mechanical binding that could affect the switch

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage to switch: ~12 V (check for presence with key on)
  • Switch output: toggles between supply voltage and open/high-impedance or ground depending on design; monitor as door opens/closes
  • Resistance/continuity on switch circuit: near infinite when open, low when closed (varies by design)
  • Live data PID: Driver door open status (0/1) should change consistently with physical state

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Confirm DTC and clear codes, then cycle door to see if code returns; note when it returns (immediately, after driving, after rain).
  2. Visually inspect connectors at door jamb switch and BCM for corrosion, water ingress, or bent pins; secure connectors and recheck.
  3. With ignition ON, back-probe the switch connector. Verify supply voltage, ground reference, and switch output changes when opening/closing the door. Record voltages.
  4. If the switch output is stuck to ground or shorted, disconnect the door connector and measure resistance between the switched wire and chassis ground. Low resistance indicates a short to ground in the harness.
  5. Perform continuity checks from the switch pin to the BCM/door module pin with connectors disconnected; check for high resistance or intermittent connection while flexing the harness (hinge area).
  6. If wiring and connector check good, bench-test or replace the door jamb/lock switch, then re-test.
  7. If fault persists after replacing switch and repairing wiring, inspect/replace the BCM/door module or perform module bench diagnostics (refer to manufacturer procedures).
  8. After repairs, clear codes and perform functional test and road test to confirm fault no longer returns.

Likely causes

  • Wiring damage at door hinge grommet causing intermittent short to ground
  • Corroded/mis-seated connector at the door jamb switch
  • Failed door jamb/lock switch

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Driver door open circuit / short to ground — the driver door open/close switch circuit is reporting either an open circuit or an unintended connection to ground; fault stored when circuit state is outside expected parameters.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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B1319

FIAT B — Body

Driver door open circuit fault / short to ground

Brand: FIAT
Type: B — Body
Views: UK: 4 EN: 2 RU: 1
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Causes

  • Damaged or chafed wiring in driver door harness (hinge area)
  • Corroded or loose connector at door jamb switch or door module
  • Faulty driver door jamb/lock switch (mechanical/electrical failure)
  • Short to ground in the switch output wire
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) or door module (less common)
  • Water ingress or contamination in switch or connector

Symptoms

  • Driver door open indicator lamp or message illuminated
  • Interior lights stay on or do not respond correctly
  • Central locking or alarm may behave erratically
  • Possible inability to lock/unlock driver door from remote or switch
  • DTC present in vehicle diagnostic scanner

What to check

  • Read all stored/active codes with a diagnostic scanner and record freeze frame/live data
  • Visually inspect driver door harness, hinge grommet, and connectors for damage, corrosion, pin push-out, or moisture
  • Check operation of driver door jamb/lock switch by manually actuating it and watching live data (door open/closed status) on a scan tool
  • Back-probe the switch connector to confirm signal changes when door is opened/closed
  • Perform a wiggle test on the wiring while watching live data to reproduce the fault
  • Inspect door lock actuator and latch area for mechanical binding that could affect the switch

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage to switch: ~12 V (check for presence with key on)
  • Switch output: toggles between supply voltage and open/high-impedance or ground depending on design; monitor as door opens/closes
  • Resistance/continuity on switch circuit: near infinite when open, low when closed (varies by design)
  • Live data PID: Driver door open status (0/1) should change consistently with physical state

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Confirm DTC and clear codes, then cycle door to see if code returns; note when it returns (immediately, after driving, after rain).
  2. Visually inspect connectors at door jamb switch and BCM for corrosion, water ingress, or bent pins; secure connectors and recheck.
  3. With ignition ON, back-probe the switch connector. Verify supply voltage, ground reference, and switch output changes when opening/closing the door. Record voltages.
  4. If the switch output is stuck to ground or shorted, disconnect the door connector and measure resistance between the switched wire and chassis ground. Low resistance indicates a short to ground in the harness.
  5. Perform continuity checks from the switch pin to the BCM/door module pin with connectors disconnected; check for high resistance or intermittent connection while flexing the harness (hinge area).
  6. If wiring and connector check good, bench-test or replace the door jamb/lock switch, then re-test.
  7. If fault persists after replacing switch and repairing wiring, inspect/replace the BCM/door module or perform module bench diagnostics (refer to manufacturer procedures).
  8. After repairs, clear codes and perform functional test and road test to confirm fault no longer returns.

Likely causes

  • Wiring damage at door hinge grommet causing intermittent short to ground
  • Corroded/mis-seated connector at the door jamb switch
  • Failed door jamb/lock switch

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Driver door open circuit / short to ground — the driver door open/close switch circuit is reporting either an open circuit or an unintended connection to ground; fault stored when circuit state is outside expected parameters.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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B1319

HUMMER B — Body

Sunload Sensor Short Circuit

Brand: HUMMER
Type: B — Body
Views: UK: 3 EN: 16 RU: 5
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Causes

  • Damaged or chafed wiring in driver door harness (hinge area)
  • Corroded or loose connector at door jamb switch or door module
  • Faulty driver door jamb/lock switch (mechanical/electrical failure)
  • Short to ground in the switch output wire
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) or door module (less common)
  • Water ingress or contamination in switch or connector

Symptoms

  • Driver door open indicator lamp or message illuminated
  • Interior lights stay on or do not respond correctly
  • Central locking or alarm may behave erratically
  • Possible inability to lock/unlock driver door from remote or switch
  • DTC present in vehicle diagnostic scanner

What to check

  • Read all stored/active codes with a diagnostic scanner and record freeze frame/live data
  • Visually inspect driver door harness, hinge grommet, and connectors for damage, corrosion, pin push-out, or moisture
  • Check operation of driver door jamb/lock switch by manually actuating it and watching live data (door open/closed status) on a scan tool
  • Back-probe the switch connector to confirm signal changes when door is opened/closed
  • Perform a wiggle test on the wiring while watching live data to reproduce the fault
  • Inspect door lock actuator and latch area for mechanical binding that could affect the switch

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage to switch: ~12 V (check for presence with key on)
  • Switch output: toggles between supply voltage and open/high-impedance or ground depending on design; monitor as door opens/closes
  • Resistance/continuity on switch circuit: near infinite when open, low when closed (varies by design)
  • Live data PID: Driver door open status (0/1) should change consistently with physical state

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Confirm DTC and clear codes, then cycle door to see if code returns; note when it returns (immediately, after driving, after rain).
  2. Visually inspect connectors at door jamb switch and BCM for corrosion, water ingress, or bent pins; secure connectors and recheck.
  3. With ignition ON, back-probe the switch connector. Verify supply voltage, ground reference, and switch output changes when opening/closing the door. Record voltages.
  4. If the switch output is stuck to ground or shorted, disconnect the door connector and measure resistance between the switched wire and chassis ground. Low resistance indicates a short to ground in the harness.
  5. Perform continuity checks from the switch pin to the BCM/door module pin with connectors disconnected; check for high resistance or intermittent connection while flexing the harness (hinge area).
  6. If wiring and connector check good, bench-test or replace the door jamb/lock switch, then re-test.
  7. If fault persists after replacing switch and repairing wiring, inspect/replace the BCM/door module or perform module bench diagnostics (refer to manufacturer procedures).
  8. After repairs, clear codes and perform functional test and road test to confirm fault no longer returns.

Likely causes

  • Wiring damage at door hinge grommet causing intermittent short to ground
  • Corroded/mis-seated connector at the door jamb switch
  • Failed door jamb/lock switch

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Driver door open circuit / short to ground — the driver door open/close switch circuit is reporting either an open circuit or an unintended connection to ground; fault stored when circuit state is outside expected parameters.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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B1319

LAND ROVER B — Body

Driver's door ajar - circuit failure

Brand: LAND ROVER
Type: B — Body
Views: UK: 4 EN: 13 RU: 2
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Causes

  • Damaged or chafed wiring in driver door harness (hinge area)
  • Corroded or loose connector at door jamb switch or door module
  • Faulty driver door jamb/lock switch (mechanical/electrical failure)
  • Short to ground in the switch output wire
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) or door module (less common)
  • Water ingress or contamination in switch or connector

Symptoms

  • Driver door open indicator lamp or message illuminated
  • Interior lights stay on or do not respond correctly
  • Central locking or alarm may behave erratically
  • Possible inability to lock/unlock driver door from remote or switch
  • DTC present in vehicle diagnostic scanner

What to check

  • Read all stored/active codes with a diagnostic scanner and record freeze frame/live data
  • Visually inspect driver door harness, hinge grommet, and connectors for damage, corrosion, pin push-out, or moisture
  • Check operation of driver door jamb/lock switch by manually actuating it and watching live data (door open/closed status) on a scan tool
  • Back-probe the switch connector to confirm signal changes when door is opened/closed
  • Perform a wiggle test on the wiring while watching live data to reproduce the fault
  • Inspect door lock actuator and latch area for mechanical binding that could affect the switch

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage to switch: ~12 V (check for presence with key on)
  • Switch output: toggles between supply voltage and open/high-impedance or ground depending on design; monitor as door opens/closes
  • Resistance/continuity on switch circuit: near infinite when open, low when closed (varies by design)
  • Live data PID: Driver door open status (0/1) should change consistently with physical state

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Confirm DTC and clear codes, then cycle door to see if code returns; note when it returns (immediately, after driving, after rain).
  2. Visually inspect connectors at door jamb switch and BCM for corrosion, water ingress, or bent pins; secure connectors and recheck.
  3. With ignition ON, back-probe the switch connector. Verify supply voltage, ground reference, and switch output changes when opening/closing the door. Record voltages.
  4. If the switch output is stuck to ground or shorted, disconnect the door connector and measure resistance between the switched wire and chassis ground. Low resistance indicates a short to ground in the harness.
  5. Perform continuity checks from the switch pin to the BCM/door module pin with connectors disconnected; check for high resistance or intermittent connection while flexing the harness (hinge area).
  6. If wiring and connector check good, bench-test or replace the door jamb/lock switch, then re-test.
  7. If fault persists after replacing switch and repairing wiring, inspect/replace the BCM/door module or perform module bench diagnostics (refer to manufacturer procedures).
  8. After repairs, clear codes and perform functional test and road test to confirm fault no longer returns.

Likely causes

  • Wiring damage at door hinge grommet causing intermittent short to ground
  • Corroded/mis-seated connector at the door jamb switch
  • Failed door jamb/lock switch

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Driver door open circuit / short to ground — the driver door open/close switch circuit is reporting either an open circuit or an unintended connection to ground; fault stored when circuit state is outside expected parameters.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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B1319

MITSUBISHI B — Body

Pump motor protection timeout

Brand: MITSUBISHI
Type: B — Body
Views: UK: 4 EN: 13 RU: 4
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Causes

  • Damaged or chafed wiring in driver door harness (hinge area)
  • Corroded or loose connector at door jamb switch or door module
  • Faulty driver door jamb/lock switch (mechanical/electrical failure)
  • Short to ground in the switch output wire
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) or door module (less common)
  • Water ingress or contamination in switch or connector

Symptoms

  • Driver door open indicator lamp or message illuminated
  • Interior lights stay on or do not respond correctly
  • Central locking or alarm may behave erratically
  • Possible inability to lock/unlock driver door from remote or switch
  • DTC present in vehicle diagnostic scanner

What to check

  • Read all stored/active codes with a diagnostic scanner and record freeze frame/live data
  • Visually inspect driver door harness, hinge grommet, and connectors for damage, corrosion, pin push-out, or moisture
  • Check operation of driver door jamb/lock switch by manually actuating it and watching live data (door open/closed status) on a scan tool
  • Back-probe the switch connector to confirm signal changes when door is opened/closed
  • Perform a wiggle test on the wiring while watching live data to reproduce the fault
  • Inspect door lock actuator and latch area for mechanical binding that could affect the switch

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage to switch: ~12 V (check for presence with key on)
  • Switch output: toggles between supply voltage and open/high-impedance or ground depending on design; monitor as door opens/closes
  • Resistance/continuity on switch circuit: near infinite when open, low when closed (varies by design)
  • Live data PID: Driver door open status (0/1) should change consistently with physical state

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Confirm DTC and clear codes, then cycle door to see if code returns; note when it returns (immediately, after driving, after rain).
  2. Visually inspect connectors at door jamb switch and BCM for corrosion, water ingress, or bent pins; secure connectors and recheck.
  3. With ignition ON, back-probe the switch connector. Verify supply voltage, ground reference, and switch output changes when opening/closing the door. Record voltages.
  4. If the switch output is stuck to ground or shorted, disconnect the door connector and measure resistance between the switched wire and chassis ground. Low resistance indicates a short to ground in the harness.
  5. Perform continuity checks from the switch pin to the BCM/door module pin with connectors disconnected; check for high resistance or intermittent connection while flexing the harness (hinge area).
  6. If wiring and connector check good, bench-test or replace the door jamb/lock switch, then re-test.
  7. If fault persists after replacing switch and repairing wiring, inspect/replace the BCM/door module or perform module bench diagnostics (refer to manufacturer procedures).
  8. After repairs, clear codes and perform functional test and road test to confirm fault no longer returns.

Likely causes

  • Wiring damage at door hinge grommet causing intermittent short to ground
  • Corroded/mis-seated connector at the door jamb switch
  • Failed door jamb/lock switch

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Driver door open circuit / short to ground — the driver door open/close switch circuit is reporting either an open circuit or an unintended connection to ground; fault stored when circuit state is outside expected parameters.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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B1319

Other B — Body

Driver Door Ajar Circuit Failure

Brand: Other
Type: B — Body
Views: UK: 18 EN: 32 RU: 36
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Causes

  • Damaged or chafed wiring in driver door harness (hinge area)
  • Corroded or loose connector at door jamb switch or door module
  • Faulty driver door jamb/lock switch (mechanical/electrical failure)
  • Short to ground in the switch output wire
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM) or door module (less common)
  • Water ingress or contamination in switch or connector

Symptoms

  • Driver door open indicator lamp or message illuminated
  • Interior lights stay on or do not respond correctly
  • Central locking or alarm may behave erratically
  • Possible inability to lock/unlock driver door from remote or switch
  • DTC present in vehicle diagnostic scanner

What to check

  • Read all stored/active codes with a diagnostic scanner and record freeze frame/live data
  • Visually inspect driver door harness, hinge grommet, and connectors for damage, corrosion, pin push-out, or moisture
  • Check operation of driver door jamb/lock switch by manually actuating it and watching live data (door open/closed status) on a scan tool
  • Back-probe the switch connector to confirm signal changes when door is opened/closed
  • Perform a wiggle test on the wiring while watching live data to reproduce the fault
  • Inspect door lock actuator and latch area for mechanical binding that could affect the switch

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage to switch: ~12 V (check for presence with key on)
  • Switch output: toggles between supply voltage and open/high-impedance or ground depending on design; monitor as door opens/closes
  • Resistance/continuity on switch circuit: near infinite when open, low when closed (varies by design)
  • Live data PID: Driver door open status (0/1) should change consistently with physical state

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Confirm DTC and clear codes, then cycle door to see if code returns; note when it returns (immediately, after driving, after rain).
  2. Visually inspect connectors at door jamb switch and BCM for corrosion, water ingress, or bent pins; secure connectors and recheck.
  3. With ignition ON, back-probe the switch connector. Verify supply voltage, ground reference, and switch output changes when opening/closing the door. Record voltages.
  4. If the switch output is stuck to ground or shorted, disconnect the door connector and measure resistance between the switched wire and chassis ground. Low resistance indicates a short to ground in the harness.
  5. Perform continuity checks from the switch pin to the BCM/door module pin with connectors disconnected; check for high resistance or intermittent connection while flexing the harness (hinge area).
  6. If wiring and connector check good, bench-test or replace the door jamb/lock switch, then re-test.
  7. If fault persists after replacing switch and repairing wiring, inspect/replace the BCM/door module or perform module bench diagnostics (refer to manufacturer procedures).
  8. After repairs, clear codes and perform functional test and road test to confirm fault no longer returns.

Likely causes

  • Wiring damage at door hinge grommet causing intermittent short to ground
  • Corroded/mis-seated connector at the door jamb switch
  • Failed door jamb/lock switch

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Driver door open circuit / short to ground — the driver door open/close switch circuit is reporting either an open circuit or an unintended connection to ground; fault stored when circuit state is outside expected parameters.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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